Kielder Water and Forest Park
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Campsites near Kielder Water and Forest Park

Enjoy the peace and quiet on a stroll around the lake at Kielder Water and Forest Park. Head into the forest to spot the local wildlife before spending the evening under the dark skies at Kielder Observatory. After stargazing, return to your tent at one of these campsites near Kielder Water and Forest Park.

17 campsites near Kielder Water and Forest Park

Bonnie Park, Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders (11.8 miles)Bonnie Park, Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders (11.8 miles)Placeholder image
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Bonnie Park

Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders (11.8 miles)

4.89 /5

40 reviews

100%

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Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.

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The Boe Rigg, Hexham, Bellingham, Northumberland (13.2 miles)The Boe Rigg, Hexham, Bellingham, Northumberland (13.2 miles)Placeholder image
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The Boe Rigg

Hexham, Bellingham, Northumberland (13.2 miles)

4.72 /5

31 reviews

97%

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Remote, family and dog friendly campsite in Northumberland's National Park. Onsite bar/restaurant and laundry.

Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping, Denholm, Hawick, Scottish Borders (15.3 miles)Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping, Denholm, Hawick, Scottish Borders (15.3 miles)Placeholder image
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Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

Denholm, Hawick, Scottish Borders (15.3 miles)

4.92 /5

23 reviews

100%

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Edwardian walled garden pitches, wild woods camping, and safari tents - in the beautiful Scottish Borders.

2024 Runner up of Best Campsite Central and Lowland Scotland
Bush of Ewes, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway (17.3 miles)Bush of Ewes, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway (17.3 miles)Placeholder image
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Bush of Ewes

Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway (17.3 miles)

4.78 /5

35 reviews

97%

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Simple, family friendly site, 45 minutes from Carlisle. Conveniently located on the A7 and dogs welcome.

Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts, Walton, Brampton, Cumbria (17.9 miles)Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts, Walton, Brampton, Cumbria (17.9 miles)Placeholder image
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Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

Walton, Brampton, Cumbria (17.9 miles)

4.96 /5

10 reviews

100%

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Two comfortable, cosy yurts near the famous Hadrian's Wall. Private facilities, wood fired hot tubs and firepits!

2024 Runner up of Best Glamping Site North West England
Sycamore Cottage and Glamping Pods, Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland (20.4 miles)Sycamore Cottage and Glamping Pods, Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland (20.4 miles)Placeholder image
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Sycamore Cottage and Glamping Pods

Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland (20.4 miles)

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Luxury pods with outdoor bath tubs, perfect for couples and families. 20 minutes to Northumberland National Park.

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Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site, Hexham, Northumberland (0.4 miles)Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site, Hexham, Northumberland (0.4 miles)Placeholder image
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Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site

Hexham, Northumberland (0.4 miles)

A quiet site in the rural beauty of the Kielder Forest, ideal for stargazers. Campfires in a firebowl welcome.

Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland (0.5 miles)Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland (0.5 miles)Placeholder image
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Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park Kielder

Hexham, Northumberland (0.5 miles)

Adult only, dog friendly touring park. Set in Kielder Forest Park, ten minutes from Kielder Observatory.

Rue du Chateau, Bonchester Bridge, Hawick, Scottish Borders (10.5 miles)Rue du Chateau, Bonchester Bridge, Hawick, Scottish Borders (10.5 miles)Placeholder image
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Rue du Chateau

Bonchester Bridge, Hawick, Scottish Borders (10.5 miles)

Get back to nature with an exclusive, dog friendly camping location on a river bank in the Scottish Borders.

GlamPods Northumberland, Otterburn, Northumberland (15.7 miles)GlamPods Northumberland, Otterburn, Northumberland (15.7 miles)Placeholder image
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GlamPods Northumberland

Otterburn, Northumberland (15.7 miles)

Luxury ensuite glamping pods and a BBQ hut set by the beautiful Northumberland National Park. Family friendly.

The Buteland Stop, Bellingham, Northumberland (18.3 miles)The Buteland Stop, Bellingham, Northumberland (18.3 miles)Placeholder image
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The Buteland Stop

Bellingham, Northumberland (18.3 miles)

Off grid shepherd's huts Rosie and Lizzie near Bellingham Northumberland close to beautiful Kielder Forest.

Winshields Campsite, Hexham, Northumberland (18.4 miles)Winshields Campsite, Hexham, Northumberland (18.4 miles)Placeholder image
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Winshields Campsite

Hexham, Northumberland (18.4 miles)

A traditional campsite located next to Hadrian's Wall Path , close to the Twice Brewed Inn. Camping for Walkers.

Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site, Haltwhistle, Northumberland (18.4 miles)Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site, Haltwhistle, Northumberland (18.4 miles)Placeholder image
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Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site

Haltwhistle, Northumberland (18.4 miles)

Dog-friendly camping and glamping site with outdoor hot tubs, 15 minutes from Hadrian's Wall.

Camping at Banks, Brampton, Cumbria (18.5 miles)Camping at Banks, Brampton, Cumbria (18.5 miles)Placeholder image
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Camping at Banks

Brampton, Cumbria (18.5 miles)

Back to basics camping and shepherd's hut a stones throw from the Hadrian's Wall national trail path.

Hadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan Site, Haltwhistle, Northumberland (18.5 miles)Hadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan Site, Haltwhistle, Northumberland (18.5 miles)Placeholder image
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Hadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan Site

Haltwhistle, Northumberland (18.5 miles)

A wonderfully peaceful dog friendly campsite with glorious views, set just one mile from Hadrian's Wall.

Wild Northumberland Glamping, Hexham, Northumberland (18.9 miles)Wild Northumberland Glamping, Hexham, Northumberland (18.9 miles)Placeholder image
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Wild Northumberland Glamping

Hexham, Northumberland (18.9 miles)

Idyllic glamping site with deluxe pods set on the edge of Northumberland National Park, with views of the Cheviots.

Netherby Estate, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria (19.4 miles)Netherby Estate, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria (19.4 miles)Placeholder image
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Netherby Estate

Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria (19.4 miles)

A country estate by Kielder Forest offering a quirky treehouse with a hot tub.

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FAQ

Yes, the area is very friendly to walkers and includes the Lakeside way, a trail running around the shores of Kielder Water. Walks along sections of the trail or its entire length are available.

No, unfortunately swimming isn't allowed in Kielder Water for safety reasons. Try one of our campsites with wild swimming nearby.

Dogs are welcome and can be let off the lead in the forest, with lots of good walks available. You will need to put your dog on the lead in busy public areas and keep dogs far away from any livestock. Browse our selection of dog friendly campsites near Kielder Water and Forest Park.

Yes, there's a spacious car park with a flat hourly charge or a modest all day rate. It stays open until 3am to suit stargazers and tickets can be bought from the park's visitor centres.

Yes, public toilets, play areas and visitor centres are provided within the park.

The park is very popular with stargazers and is designated a Northumberland International Dark Sky Park and dark sky zone. Kielder Observatory is an ideal place to learn about the skies and there are regular stargazing events - the ideal time of year being the autumn and winter months. Book one of our Dark Sky campsites nearby.